Classic Red Velvet Cake
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House of Nash Eats · by Amy Nash4.9 (207)

Classic Red Velvet Cake

NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 40%·PRO 15%
CARBS 104G51% OF CAL
1G FIBER79G SUGAR23G OTHER
FAT 42G47% OF CAL
16G SAT26G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A classic Southern red velvet cake with a hint of cocoa and tangy buttermilk, frosted with smooth cream cheese icing. It's soft, elegant, and slightly tangy-sweet. Serve for celebrations or special occasions.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 3 cups cake flour (scooped & leveled (354g))
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ((22g))
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup salted butter (softened (113g))
  • 2 cups granulated sugar ((400g))
  • 1 cup vegetable oil ((224g))
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons red liquid food coloring ((or 1 Tablespoon gel food coloring))
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature (240g))
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar ((520g))
  • 2-3 Tablespoons cream or milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
PREP
30M
SODIUM
475MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.